Strong Together: Building Partnerships Across Cultures in an Age of Distrust

In a world of diminishing trust, how can cross-cultural partnerships thrive?

When one party controls the finances, building productive partnerships isn't easy. The research presented in Strong Together identifies what best promotes success. It also indicates the most common pitfalls which cause misunderstandings and frustration, resulting in failed, stalled, or less than optimal international co-operation.

Here is a guide to building a partnership that is embraced by those it is intended to serve - fresh insights and compelling examples, offering practical steps and crucial insights that can move decolonization forward. Here is invaluable clarity for those building partnerships across cultures, whether foundations, nonprofits, government departments, or international agencies.

Are you an investor, a seasoned social entrepreneur, a researcher, an academic, or a young person seeking to nurture cooperation across the boundaries of power? For you, this book is essential reading.


About the Author
A former member of Purdue University's faculty, Andrea Nelson Trice holds a doctorate from the University of Michigan. A Senior Associate of the Institute for Social Impact, she is a consultant to nonprofits and social enterprises operating in the U.S. and across the Majority World. However, her most valuable attributes for this project began to develop when she was a child living in the Peruvian rainforest. Using this mix of experiences, Trice has published research on power dynamics and empowerment for more than two decades. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.